The new and exciting trailer for Koichi Sakamoto’s new film, Ninja Vs. Shark, has slashed and chomped its way onto the internet!
Interview: Creative Director Kellan Hatch on PS2 Classic ‘War of the Monsters’
The 2000's age of monster gaming was truly a special one. We witnessed an era where monsters were playable and fought each other in 3D combat, picked up objects, hurled…
Interview: Ron Bonk Talks Running SRS Cinema, Love & Passion for Film
The accessibility of kaiju films has never been better in any point of our community's history. Thanks to the tiring efforts of publicists and distributors, many of these films can…
Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Events in and Around New York City
The Ultra Universe began in 1966 with the hit show Ultra Q, followed very closely by the original Ultraman series. Since those inaugural entries, the franchise has spawned a record…
Kaiju Brooklyn Announces Special Event with Tsuburaya Global & Ultraman Connection
1 year ago today John Bellotti teamed up with brooklynONE Prodcutions to create Kaiju Brooklyn.This one-day convention was a huge success, drawing in hundreds of kaiju fans in the NYC…
‘Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director’ Trailer is Now Available
Those of you who have been following our posts have most likely seen the buzz floating around for the Ishiro Honda documentary to be released by Daifilms sometime next year.…
‘Daikaiju Rumble’ Light Novel Series Now Funding Through Kickstarter
Kickstarter has blossomed into a truly epic library for the avid kaiju fan. Comic books, novels, and even rpgs have found their investors through the avenue. It's a haven for…
‘Bloodspawn’ Non-Spoiler Review
Bloodspawn is a film that brings back the joy of fun, campy monster movies in the same vein of Tremors and Gremlins. This is frequently showcased in all aspects of…
Film Review: ‘Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director’ (2024)
“Read good books, talk to good people, and carry out good deeds. Those are the way to become a better person.” - Ishiro Honda Kaiju-oriented documentaries seem to be few…
Review: ‘Throne of Blood’ (1957)
Since the Meiji Restoration, the works of English playwright William Shakespeare have been read and renowned in Japan. One of those admirers included legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Since the early…
Growing Up With Godzilla Ep. 69 – Imagination (with Jessica Tseang)
Welcome back to Growing Up With Godzilla, my show where I have conversations with Godzilla fans about how they've grown with the character and franchise throughout their lives. In this…
Growing Up With Godzilla Ep. 65 – Being a Nerd (with KaijuJunkie)
Welcome back to Growing Up With Godzilla, my show where I have conversations with Godzilla fans about how they've grown with the character and franchise throughout their lives. In this…
Monster Island Film Vault Ep. 94: ‘Pulgasari’ Vs. Tomi Trembath
Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Nate and Jimmy venture across the 38th parallel into North Korea to cover the most infamous kaiju film ever made and recapture its star monster: Pulgasari. Tomi…
Review: ‘Orochi Strikes Again’ (1986)
Shinji Higuchi’s first major effects work is a must-view for any die-hard kaiju fan!
Interview: Graham Skipper
Graham Skipper, author of Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters speaks with Kaiju United about his new book, and shared love of all things Godzilla.
Your Anti-Kaiju Operations Are Wrong and You Should Feel Bad
Ah, I see you have a Kaiju infestation. They can be pesky and persistent vermin. So, you rolled out your air power, artillery, and heavy armor all withy…in view of the creature and lit that bitch up. Then what?
MM9 —Yamamoto’s Exciting Kaiju Novel! (Review)
Author Hiroshi Yamamoto delivers a breezy and clever science fiction novel that pays homage to a number of international ‘monster’ films and fiction but keeps the focus on the heralded history of Japanese mythology and kaiju legacies.
Heisei Godzilla Retrospective: GODZILLA (1984)
The story of Godzilla (1984) is a ride that was started from the cries of the fandom for more, and as a film it succeeded for many fans for giving them that taste they had long since missed for the near 10 years since the last Japanese production. The film spawned a new era of Godzilla films and fandom, defining what Godzilla means to many and, in some ways, Toho themselves.
The Original GODZILLA, and The Power of the Hero’s Journey
Gojira (1954) is many things – a classic monster movie, an allegory for the atomic bomb, a snapshot of the anxieties plaguing those of a post-war Japan. In addition to all of these things, the film is also an example of the enduring power of the Hero’s Journey.
Tokasatsu Taste Test with TOKUSOU ROBO JANPERSON
Taking a look at the first episode of Toei’s Tokusou Robo Janperson, a tokusatsu style hybrid of Robocop, The Terminator, and Judge Dredd.
Community Interview: Thirsty Thursday Toys (21+)
Figure reviews are common fare amongst kaiju enthusiasts. Typically, it’s a Bandai or X-Plus being reviewed by channels. Flashy angles, rotating tables, and even stop-motion animation have been approaches to showcasing the perplexing plastic in front of the reviewer. To add mixed, themed liquor to the figure-review recipe is, quite frankly, treading fresh, or should I say, thirsty new ground.
RODAN – A Terrifyingly Splendid Bird
Alongside Gojira, Rodan is arguably the most tragic of the Showa era films, and viewed through the proper lens, an undeniably powerful piece of filmmaking, worthy of further contemplation regarding its social commentary, and in many ways, demanding the same respect of its predecessor.